Posts From Kevin Amirehsani
What investors should know about Colorado: An interview with State Representative Dominick Moreno
Colorado House Assistant Majority Leader Dominick Moreno, the youngest current member of the Colorado General Assembly, shared with GRI his thoughts on what investors should know about fracking, marijuana, the
Obama’s last State of the Union big on legacy, not policy
In his eighth and final State of the Union address, President Obama did not shy away from touting his 7-year legacy. However, he ultimately called for broad bipartisan solutions to
Deal will open Iran to non-energy firms gradually
The nuclear deal reached between the P5+1 and Iran is not only a boon to domestic and international energy firms. Sizable opportunities exist for non-oil and gas players, as well.
TPP Series: How will TPP impact global investment rules?
Lost in the discussion about the Trans-Pacific Partnership is its likely impact on the already-complex “rules of the game” governing global investment. The outcome will have a considerable effect on
US Cities Series: Innovation, growth, and ambition in Kansas City
Usually, the Midwest is not known for technological innovation. Kansas City is rapidly changing that. Those residing outside of the Kansas City metropolitan area could be forgiven for associating the
The Netherlands offers political lessons for US
Political polarization seems engrained in American public affairs. Yet a model that has been working for much of the last three decades in the Netherlands can be seen as a
Will we ever see a land value tax?
One of economics’ most elegant taxes is also its least understood. For a more efficient and equitable tax system, this should, but probably won’t, change. “The annual produce of the
In search of the next African tech hub
African governments and entrepreneurs are keen to build technology hubs to diversify and boost growth. Still, much work must be done, and a long-term, Africa-centric tech vision is needed. For
Mobile money in Africa moves beyond M-Pesa
Seven years ago, Kenya’s M-Pesa launched a mobile money revolution. Can other mobile payments services beyond M-Pesa, and beyond East Africa, take hold on the continent? When mobile network operator
Investment growing in high-risk litigation lawsuits
Investing in lawsuits is relatively new and inherently risky. But that has not stopped a number of firms from taking up the challenge. In doing so, they are finding a
